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John Townley
#AVFC narrowly lose their first home match of the season to champions Arsenal, with Bukayo Saka's second-half goal proving the difference. Emi Buendia hit the bar in the first half, but Villa again lacked a cutting edge in the final third tonight. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
FT: #AVFC 0-1 Arsenal Full of endeavour but no shot on target for Villa - attacking firepower will arrive as new personnel integrate and the team gels. Both sides very much looked like they were in early-season mode and shells of what they will become - and Villa had a lot more m
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Alysson really bright. Always wants to make something happen. Direct, embracing 1v1s with and without the ball. Hasn't taken long either for Wan-Bissaka to be sprawling and sliding. Eight minutes of additional time. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
McGinn rallying his team-mates. Emery has essentially changed two 10s out-wide for two traditional wingers. Wants them to stretch the pitch and for his full-backs to make the same underlaps Arsenal's do, in turn crossing for Abraham. Wide 4-2-3-1, which is rare for Emery. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Applause from the home crowd as Ezri Konsa comes on. #AVFC
On BlueskySky Sports
'One of the best passes I've ever seen!' - Nev hails Ederson-esque pass from Suzuki
Gary Neville hails Ederson-esque pass from Suzuki.
Open articleJacob Tanswell
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alejandro Garnacho are coming on. Emery is screaming at Garnacho, rallying him up. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Tammy Abraham and Alysson coming on. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Nicolas Jackson coming to feet well and making repeatable movements in the left channel - like Watkins - which does seem like a threat if #AVFC can work a counter. Villa have had just six touches in Arsenal's box in the first 63 minutes, so clearly need to find some incision.
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
A shame Saka goal came as Arsenal had not not quite at it & Villa Park sensed it. Having worked so well in the first half to stop Arsenal's full-back's underlaps, Calafiori gets in and sets up Saka. First shot on target in the game. #AVFC
On Bluesky